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PCA Email: 2009 PA BAR Season Final Results, PCA Awards Banquet, Time Trial Issu
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David Mitchell
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Sep 30, 2009 11:04 PDT
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2009 PA BAR Season Final Results
The Pine Grove Furnace TT marked the end of the 2009 PA BAR series and the =
standings have been updated with the results from the event that served as =
the masters state TT. I, along with the PCA board, would like to thank all =
riders who participated in the PA BAR this year. I have received a lot of p=
ositive comments on the 2009 series and we (PCA) are committed to providing=
the membership with top quality races on a variety of venues to offer the =
best possible racing experience for all levels. In 2010 the PCA board will =
continue to focus on managing the PA BAR with consistency which will includ=
e one BAR race only per race day, BAR points based on GC for true stage rac=
es, and a new set of guidelines for time trials. Thanks again to the PCA me=
mbership and their families and friends who supported them during the seaso=
n long competition.
PCA Awards Banquet
The 2009 PCA Awards Banquet will take place on Sunday October 11th from 5 P=
M to 9 PM at the Victory Brewing Company (http://www.victorybeer.com/) in D=
owningtown. The banquet cost will be approximately $5 per person. There are=
two payment options, pay at the door (bring plenty of $5 bills for change)=
or use the following BikeReg site http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.a=
sp?eventid=3D9344. Please RSVP to me if you can join us for this gala as I=
would like to have a head count available for the venue by October 1st if =
possible. If you utilize the BikeReg option your acknowledgment email will =
serve as the RSVP. The banquet is a celebration for all riders, their frien=
ds and families and there will be awards for the top 10 in each road catego=
ry, the top 3 for the track, and awards for the 2008 PA Cross Series champi=
ons. I am hoping to see you there for what should great fun for all.
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Time Trial Issues
Over the past few years there have been issues in some of the state TT even=
ts regarding improper riding. To be frank it disgusts me that I have to bro=
ach this topic. USAC rules and regulations are to be followed by all riders=
regardless. Any violations of said rules take away from the efforts of the=
majority of riders who acknowledge and follow those policies. Ellen Dorsey=
has made some recommendations that will provide resources and methods for =
enhancing the ability of officials to ensure the integrity of a TT. While t=
hese recommendations are directed toward state TT=E2=80=99s they can be app=
lied to ant time trial. These new guidelines will be communicated to race p=
romoters in the near future. The time trial is a key component to road raci=
ng and I for one want them to remain an integral part of the PA BAR and sta=
te championships.
PA/NJ/DE Cross Races =E2=80=93 October
Sunday =E2=80=93 October 4th=20
Hillbilly Hustle V.4 (Breakawaybikes.com / QCW Cycling)=20
http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=3D9247
Saturday =E2=80=93 October 10th=20
Iron Cross VII Race Weekend (High Speed Cycling, Yellow Breeches Racing, an=
d the Carlisle Family YMCA)
http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=3D9066
Sunday =E2=80=93 October 11th=20
Iron Cross VII Race Weekend (High Speed Cycling, Yellow Breeches Racing, an=
d the Carlisle Family YMCA)
http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=3D9066
Saturday =E2=80=93 October 17th =20
Granogue Cross UCI C2- 2009 MAC Series Race #3 (Delaware Cross Coalition of=
Delaware and the not for profit Velo Amis)
http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=3D9220
Sunday =E2=80=93 October 18th =20
Wissahickon Cross UCI C2 - 2009 MAC Series (Club Wissahickon, Sturdy Girl C=
ycling & Human Zoom/Pabst Blue Ribbon)
http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=3D8481
Saturday =E2=80=93 October 24th =20
Murrysville Cyclocross (UPMC Sports Medicine & Freddie Fu Cycling Team) ***=
* PA Cross Series ****
http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=3D9178
Sunday =E2=80=93 October 25th =20
Raccoon Cyclocross (Beaver Valley Velo)
http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=3D9368
Westwood Velo Cross (Westwood Velo and Westwood Cycle)
http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=3D9373
Saturday =E2=80=93 October 31st =20
BEACON CROSS, UCI C2, MAC Series (not for profit group Cape Atlantic Racing=
& www.Beaconcycling.com)
http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=3D9267
Final Words=20
Cross season is upon us as you can see by the list of races in October. I h=
ad the privilege of racing this past weekend at the Whirly Bird cross race =
sponsored by Guys Racing. The number of riders in cross events continues to=
rise and that is great for the sport. The PA Cross and MABRA series are th=
e focus of many racers in the mid atlantic area and events such as Hillbill=
y Hustle and Raccoon cross offer great racing for local area riders. Wherev=
er you line up for a cross race you are guaranteed a challenging course and=
some stiff competition. Enjoy!
David H. Mitchell
Hershey Cancer Institute =E2=80=93 GPOA - Cannondale
President - Pennsylvania Cycling Association (www.pacycling.org)=20
215-284-2339
pcapr-@verizon.net
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